Information Security Specialist

LOGIS has an opportunity for an Information Security Specialist within our Network Services Team. This position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events, leading incident response efforts, performing risk, vulnerability, and threat assessments – including threat intelligence and threat hunting activities. In addition to the technical responsibilities, this role provides security guidance, supports compliance initiatives, and drives continuous improvement in detection and response capabilities

Essential Functions of the position include:

• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events using SIEM and related detection tools across network, endpoint, firewall, and cloud environments.
• Identify and assess potential threats with accuracy and urgency to determine malicious activity and response priorities.
• Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise across the enterprise using threat intelligence, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and behavioral analytics.
• Lead cybersecurity incident response efforts, working with stakeholders to investigate, contain, and remediate incidents while documenting findings, analyzing root causes, and recommending preventive actions.
• Conduct and document security risk assessments, recommending and tracking remediation to reduce exposure and strengthen posture.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Stay current on the latest attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and threat actor activity through open-source and commercial intelligence sources.
• Translate threat data into actionable insights to strengthen detection and response strategies.
• Provide security guidance, consultation, and training to promote best practices and compliance.
• Contribute to compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain broad technical knowledge of enterprise security technologies and IT operations, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, content filtering, proxy systems, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Prepare and deliver presentations on security topics, best practices, policy updates, and other relevant areas.
• Foster strong working relationships with members, internal teams, and vendors.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to peers, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing to strengthen overall capabilities.
• Participate in after-hours response as necessary to address critical security events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Security or related field
• Minimum of five years of cybersecurity operations experience
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail and audience.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry relevant security certifications such as SSCP, CCSP, CYSA , etc.

We strive to be a premier employer offering competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including participation in the PERA pension plan. In addition, we offer a predominantly remote work schedule. The hiring range for this position is $110,718 - $134,722 annually. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are submitted. Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@logismn.gov.

LOGIS is a local government, supporting 54 cities and 13 counties in Minnesota directly impacting 2.5 million lives. If you believe in a mission that focuses on supporting the communities in which we live so they can thrive, and if your work purpose is to make a meaningful contribution and to be a part of something special, then you’ll want to join the LOGIS team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,718.00 - $134,722.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55422

Salary : $110,718 - $134,722